Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 108: Waiting to Count Spirit Pills

"It’s Li Huo Sect’s turn now, and their leading disciple gives me quite an extraordinary impression," Qin Mu said to Mo Qingtian, the sect master of Li Huo Sect.

"Your Highness flatters us, but indeed our Li Huo Sect disciples are exceptional, especially the foremost among them named Situ Feng, whose strength has reached the semi-step Fourth Rank," Mo Qingtian replied with a smile.

"Semi-step Fourth Rank?" Qin Mu looked at the leading young disciple from Li Huo Sect in blue robes.

This person was dressed in blue robes, with an ethereal figure that looked exceptionally dashing and handsome.

He always had a smile on his face, giving off an approachable and pleasant feeling.

"Your Highness, Situ Feng also possesses a special physique," Mo Qingtian quickly added.

He felt that Qin Mu seemed very interested in special physiques, which is why he mentioned it immediately.

"Oh? What kind of physique?" Qin Mu indeed asked.

"The Innate Dual Yin-Yang Physique," Mo Qingtian said.

Qin Mu nodded, but his interest waned internally.

This Dual Yin-Yang Physique is, frankly, a physique with two attributes.

Among the fourth-tier physiques, it is considered the least impressive.

It appeared that Situ Feng must possess both wind and fire attributes.

This type of physique is probably not the person he was looking for, despite Situ Feng having the fire attribute.

"Your Highness, the second disciple is named Tang Yu, also boasting the strength of a peak Third Rank, Ninth Layer," Mo Qingtian continued.

Qin Mu merely nodded, without much genuine interest in his heart.

At this moment, he only wanted to watch Xu Ping’an’s match to confirm if the Xu Family was the one he was searching for.

As Li Huo Sect made their appearance, their disciples instantly erupted in cheers.

Particularly Situ Feng, Tang Yu, and even Ji Lin and Song Xianjun, who ranked third and fourth, respectively, enjoyed high popularity.

Amidst the cheers from Li Huo Sect disciples, they entered the Illusion Spirit Tower.

The first layer was almost effortless for them.

It was an overwhelming victory.

Clearly, this was not their first time assaulting the Illusion Spirit Tower.

The second layer was still not much of a challenge for them.

They passed the barrier swiftly.

By the time they reached the third challenge, the Li Huo Sect disciples finally took it seriously.

This time, they formed two formation teams.

One team with three members, the other with eight.

The two battle formation teams attacked in perfect harmony, causing those illusion spirit bodies to retreat in defeat.

The third challenge was still easily passed.

"It’s actually our Li Huo Sect’s Three Fires Battle Formation and Eight Immortals Battle Formation. This time Li Huo Sect will surely come first, and maybe they can even pass the fourth layer," said an excited disciple of Li Huo Sect.

The other disciples from Li Huo Sect nodded in agreement.

On the stage, the disciples of Tyrant Heavenly Sect, including Shi Tian and Yu Lin, showed surprise on their faces.

It turns out Li Huo Sect had gone to great lengths to train their disciples in battle formation coordination for this sect competition.

Li Huo Sect’s sect master Mo Qingtian, however, was beaming with pride, appearing exceptionally satisfied.

"I never expected Li Huo Sect to also be adept in battle formations; they are all so strong, maybe they really can pass the fourth layer," Long Yan couldn’t help but exclaim.

Tang Qingheng and Zhao Kai both nodded in agreement.

Li Huo Sect was too strong and had many advantages to boot.

However, Xu Ping’an shook his head, "They may not be able to pass the fourth layer. Although their battle formations are decent, they also have a fatal flaw, which is inadequate defense. A strong assault could break their rhythm, and once that happens, they will undoubtedly be defeated."

At first, the likes of Long Yan didn’t think much of Xu Ping’an’s comment, but upon reflecting, they realized it was true.

All were impressed by Xu Ping’an’s keen insight.

On the fourth layer, things turned out just as Xu Ping’an had said.

Initially, Li Huo Sect slaughtered their way through the competition, but as they ran low on disciples, their offensive slowed down.

The situation took a steep dive immediately.

In the end, the Li Huo Sect disciples concluded the competition with four hundred eighty-five Spiritual Bodies defeated.

"Splendid, truly splendid. The disciples of the Li Huo Sect are indeed not bad," Qin Mu praised.

Mo Qingtian smiled.

Although it was disappointing not to have broken through to the Fifth Layer, after all, they had secured first place.

After all, they were only twenty-five short of the Fifth Layer.

Beichen Sword Sect wouldn’t possibly surpass them.

Qin Mu smiled, the previous praise just a casual remark.

Although the battle was good, it hadn’t astonished him.

Shi Tian and Yu Lin didn’t say much, after all, Li Huo Sect was just short of reaching the Fifth Layer, which was already a substantial gap from their Tyrant Heavenly Sect, and thus a very outstanding result.

"Zhao Tianlong, it’s Beichen Sword Sect’s turn now. I advise you to just concede. Otherwise, if you don’t even make it to the Third Layer, you’ll really lose face," Yu Lin said with a smile, looking at Zhao Tianlong.

The latter immediately became furious.

"Hmph, Yu Lin, what makes you think we can’t even get to the Third Layer?" Zhao Tianlong said angrily.

"Oh? So you are confident you can make it to the Third Layer? How about a bet then? If you can reach the Third Layer, I will give Beichen Sword Sect twenty Superior Grade Fourth Rank Spirit Pills. If you lose, you give the same to us. How about that?" Yu Lin said with a sneer.

Zhao Tianlong’s brows furrowed.

Twenty Superior Grade Fourth Rank Spirit Pills was no small amount.

Even for Beichen Sword Sect, it would be a painful sacrifice to make.

"What, don’t have the guts to bet?" Yu Lin chuckled.

"Hmph, let’s bet then!" Zhao Tianlong gritted his teeth and roared.

"I hope you don’t end up crying and denying the debt later. Ninth Highness is here, after all," Yu Lin said with a light laugh.

"How about I join in? I’ll make the same bet," Shi Tian said with a smile.

"Fine!" Zhao Tianlong said sternly.

Shi Tian was taken aback. This old fellow actually dared to bet.

Forty Superior Grade Fourth Rank Spirit Pills, that could potentially cripple Beichen Sword Sect, couldn’t it?

Qin Mu, who was standing by, watched the scene with a smile and said lightly, "Then I shall add a little incentive. If Beichen Sword Sect can enter the Third Layer, I will give Beichen Sword Sect twenty Superior Grade Fourth Rank Spirit Pills. If they can enter the Fourth Layer, I will give them twenty Low Grade Fifth Rank Spirit Pills. If they can reach the Fifth Layer, I’ll give Beichen Sword Sect twenty Intermediate Grade Fifth Rank Spirit Pills. The rewards can stack, and they owe nothing if they lose."

As these words came out, the entire audience was shocked.

Qin Mu was actually offering such substantial incentives.

Was this favoritism towards Beichen Sword Sect?

But even if Qin Mu intended to favor Beichen Sword Sect, it still depended on whether Beichen Sword Sect was capable of claiming it.

Zhao Tianlong was also incredibly surprised.

"Thank you, Your Highness," Zhao Tianlong said excitedly, quickly instructing Xie Tianqiong to relay the news to Xu Ping’an and the others.

Telling them to make sure to break through to a higher level.

"Rewards from the Ninth Prince? The Great Elder making a bet?"

Upon hearing this news, Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but show a wry smile.

But he also knew the Great Elder was in a difficult position.

"The Great Elder said, as long as you can lead them to achieve results, all rewards will go to you, half of them," Xie Tianqiong said.

At these words, Xu Ping’an’s wry smile deepened.

This was forcing him to struggle desperately!

Long Yan and the others couldn’t help but laugh, feeling no jealousy towards the words of the Great Elder.

For they all knew that without Xu Ping’an, they wouldn’t even be able to enter the Third Layer.

"Enough. Let the Great Elder count on counting Spirit Pills then. Let’s go!" Xu Ping’an dropped these words and headed toward the Illusion Spirit Tower.